# OMB Director Signals SHIPS Act NDAA Prospects

On October 2, 2026, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said he expects selected provisions of the bipartisan SHIPS Act to appear in the forthcoming National Defense Authorization Act, while the full SHIPS Act is unlikely to pass during this Congress. The signals identify no solicitation, funding amount, or contract award, but the NDAA’s final text could shape future federal priorities for maritime and shipbuilding markets.

- Maritime and shipbuilding contractors can review the final NDAA text for SHIPS Act provisions that may affect future federal priorities.
- Because neither a specific procurement nor funding is identified, the announcement does not establish a current contract opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Transportation
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
- Congress

### Sources
- [Russ Vought bullish on SHIPS Act’s NDAA prospects - Punchbowl News](https://punchbowl.news/article/defense/defense-vought-bullish-on-ships-acts-ndaa-prospects) - Punchbowl News